3 Rookie WR Sleepers Gain Fantasy Draft Buzz After Strong 2026 Preseason

3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Aug 22

KC Concepcion, Caleb Douglas and De'Zhaun Stribling were flagged as undervalued rookie fantasy targets, with each offering a cheaper draft path than higher-profile rookies already going early.
Concepcion boosted his case in Cleveland with three catches for 27 yards, a 14-yard touchdown run and a 31-yard punt return, giving him multiple ways to score despite the Browns' shaky quarterback situation.
Douglas has climbed into Miami's starting lineup on the first depth chart, and veteran tight end Greg Dulcich said the third-round rookie is "making plays left and right" in a still-unsettled passing game.
Stribling has been the most productive of the trio so far, turning 13 preseason targets into 11 catches for 109 yards, with his 4.36-second speed and route running opening a path to a major 49ers role.
The appeal of all three rests on opportunity as much as talent: each could outproduce his draft cost while marquee rookies like Jeremiyah Love and Carnell Tate are already being selected much earlier.